2016 Citroen Berlingo 625 Enterprise HDI 1.6L Diesel · LB65 TFF

The most recent DVSA MOT test on 11 November 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and the prior test on 26 June 2024 was similarly clean. The pattern across the most recent two examinations is encouraging and points to a stable maintenance trend at the point of test, with all previously flagged brake, lamp, and tyre issues having been resolved. However, the earlier 2022 test result cannot be ignored, particularly because the front brake pads were recorded as being below 1.5 mm and categorised as dangerous at the same time that multiple tyres were flagged as being at or near the legal limit on both edges. A buyer should treat this as evidence that consumables on this vehicle have historically been run close to the wire rather than replaced preventatively, and although the car is currently sound, the underlying driving or servicing habits that produced that 2022 state may recur. With 137,815 miles on a 2016 vehicle, the annual average is approximately 13,800 miles, which is broadly in line with moderately high commercial or family use typical of a Berlingo, but the recorded MOTs show relatively even year-on-year accumulation without extended gaps. Sustained high mileage of this nature will accelerate wear on mechanical components that fall outside the MOT scope, particularly the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if applicable, turbocharger, and engine oil consumption. The 2021 advisory regarding an oil leak, even if noted as not excessive, is worth particular attention given the mileage, as seals and gaskets harden with age and heat cycles, and what was once minor can become a more significant weep once disturbed. A compression test or at minimum a physical inspection for fresh oil residue around the sump, cam cover, and turbo oil return pipe would be prudent. The repeated front brake pad advisories across the 2020 and 2021 tests, culminating in the dangerous failure at the 2022 test, indicate that the front braking components are subject to heavier wear than the rear, which is normal for a front-heavy utility vehicle of this type. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the front wheels under light braking, feel for vibration or shudder through the pedal suggesting warped discs, and verify that the vehicle pulls evenly to both sides under firm stopping. The caliper slide pins and guide bushes should also be checked for seizure, which on high-mileage examples frequently causes uneven pad wear and binding. Given the recent clean tests, a physical inspection of pad material thickness through the wheel and a check for any scoring or lipping on the disc friction surfaces is recommended. The tyre wear pattern recorded in 2021 and 2022, with edges worn on multiple corners, is suggestive of either incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or prolonged cornering load typical of laden use. A buyer should examine the current tyres not only for tread depth but also for uneven shoulder wear, and verify that the wheels have not been subjected to kerb damage that could have disturbed the geometry. Beyond the MOT record, a ten-year-old vehicle with this mileage requires age-related scrutiny regardless of test outcomes: brake fluid should have been changed within the last two years due to its hygroscopic nature, the coolant system benefits from a refresh on calendar age, and the 12V battery is highly likely to be due for replacement. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the box joints and mounting rubbers, check for any corrosion bubbling along the rear load floor and door shuts typical of vans used for commercial duties, and confirm that the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed in the service history, as neglecting this on a high-mileage diesel or petrol unit of this age can result in catastrophic engine damage.